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Hemicraniectomy can be life-saving in severe middle cerebral artery stroke. It should be performed early, based on a deteriorating conscious state.
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Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral Swelling and Cerebellar Infarction with Swelling. Eelco F.M., et al. Stroke. 2014; 45: 1222-1238
Decompressive craniectomy for the treatment of malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery. Lu XC, et al. Scientific Reports. 2014. 4: 7070; DOI: 10.1038
Outcome following Decompressive Craniectomy for Malignant Middle Cerebral Artery Infarction in Children. Smith SE, et al. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. 2011; 53: 29-33.